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History And Influence Of Law Code Of Manu, Charles J. Naegele

Theses and Dissertations

The current legal-historical majority view regarding the Law Code of Manu (Manusmriti) of Ancient India is that it was probably formulated by one man about 2100 years ago (100 BC) and its influence remained confined mostly to India and some parts of Southeast Asia; this view has not yet been revised, in spite of relatively recent scientific and archaeological research findings that appear to shed light upon a possible rethinking of this view. This dissertation explores a new theory that a possible ancient version of the Law Code of Manu (Manusmriti) was formulated and revised by more than one person, …

Immigration Reform In America: Past, Present, And Future, Thaddeus Coffman

Undergraduate Theses and Capstone Projects

This paper examines immigration legislation throughout the history of the United States. The author has divided the focus of legislative activity into four main eras: the Laissez- Fair Era (1789-1875), the Anti-Asian Era (1876-1920), the National Origin Quotas Era (1921-1953), and the Illegal Immigration Era (1954-present). While these eras are not all inclusive, they are indicative of the main focus of legislation passed during their time. The author then compares the impact of major legislation passed during these eras to three current proposals aimed at addressing the increasing issue of illegal immigration: two versions of a guest-worker program and amnesty/legalization …

International Travel, Tourism And Sustainable Development Law: A Handbook, Phil Cameron

Theses and Dissertations

Tourism is about travel, cultural exchanges, and job creation. Responsible tourism seeks to meet these goals in a way that will ensure protection of the tourist sites as well as sustainable growth for today's hosts and for future generations of both tourists and hosts. The objective of my research is to illustrate positive and negative impact the law of tourism and travel has on sustainable development. My methodology analyzes developing trends in international law, as well as centuries old traditions of travel law. Then I provide solutions that utilize successful legal regimes to enable sustainable development through tourism.

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Pre-Law Handbook: Choosing A Law School, Chirag Pramodray Shah

Chancellor’s Honors Program Projects

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Law And The Press In West Virginia, Helen Coon Carper

Theses, Dissertations and Capstones

How well do West Virginia’s press laws serve the West Virginia writer” Do we have enough law? If not, what do we need? The forgoing chapters provide an overview of the laws that exist for the writer in seven areas: Copyright, Fair Trial and Free Press, Shield Law, Libel, The Right of Privacy, Freedom of Information, and Open Meetings.

Only three of the above areas are regulated by West Virginia constitutional or stationary law: libel, access to government records, and access to government meetings.

Regulation of libel is provided by West Virginia’s Constitution with the West Virginia Code providing for …